A BRAND new DIY store has opened in Ascot supplying 'everything' possible for local tradespeople.

Screwfix has officially opened its doors in Ascot Business Park on Thursday, August 15 with hundreds of eager customers ready to stock up the latest tools and deals.

The store is part of the company's growing network of over 615 stores and it has opened another one of its stores to 'meet the needs of people in Ascot'.

Jono Jackson, store manager at Screwfix Ascot, said: “We chose to open a new store in Ascot to better meet the needs of the local tradespeople.

"Many of our new customers previously shopped with Screwfix at our Bracknell and Egham stores, so we’re delighted to bring Screwfix even closer to them for greater convenience." The Screwfix Foundation also supports local charities and community projects by providing donations to fix, repair of maintain local homes and community facilities.

Charities in Ascot are encouraged to apply for funding from the Screwfix Foundation.

Jono added: "Our celebration period, which ran from Thursday 15th of August throughout the weekend, until Sunday 18th August, attracted hundreds of customers.

"We have received fantastic support from local homes and from the local community and are looking forward to welcoming and helping more tradespeople and serious DIYers over the coming months.”